Poundal to newton converter (pdl to N)

Conversion Formula

1 pdl = 0.138255 N

Step-by-Step Explanation

1. Understand the base relationship:
   1 Poundal = 0.138255 newtons
   1 Newton = 1.000 newtons
2. Establish the conversion factor:
   1 pdl = (0.138255 N) / (1.000 N/N) = 0.138255 N
3. Apply the conversion:
   Multiply the value in pdl by 0.138255 to get the equivalent in N

Example Conversion

Convert 5 pdl to N:

5 pdl × 0.138255 = 0.691275 N